911 AND THE ART OF HAPPINESS, Simon Kennedy
911 AND THE ART OF HAPPINESS, Simon Kennedy
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9/11 AND THE ART OF HAPPINESS
An Australian Story

Author: Simon Kennedy

Narrator: Simon Kennedy, David Speers

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/26/2021

Synopsis

Could you show mercy to the terrorists who killed your mother?Simon Kennedy's mother Yvonne was one of 10 Australians to die during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the only one to die outside of New York, in the attack on the Pentagon. On September 11, 2001, Yvonne boarded flight AA77 to begin her return to Australia after completing a much-planned vacation to America. All passengers on board were killed in the crash into the Pentagon.In 9/11 and the Art of Happiness: An Australian Story, comedian Simon Kennedy remembers his mom and reveals unheard of details about the trauma family members endured in the aftermath of a global terrorist attack. Disbelief mingles briefly with false hope. Airline officials are in constant attention; FBI officials pay cordial visits; Invitations constantly flow to official US memorial and anniversary services; An unforgettable trip to Guantanamo Bay.The world moves on, but for Simon and other victims, the aftermath remains. Even years later there is not one hour of the day when Simon is not reminded, in some way, of the 9/11 attack.9/11 and the Art of Happiness is not only his family story, but also a thoughtful reflection on the art of forgiveness and letting go of bitterness and hatred.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirsti on March 21, 2014

Why do I always read sad books in cafes? In order to not drip tears onto my prawns on toast and chips, I had to put this book down and start again once I'd gotten home. This is a deeply personal account of loss, sometimes funny but mostly very human. There are two nice quotes on the front and back c......more

Goodreads review by Emelia on October 10, 2014

The fact that Simon is a comedian, the people we rely on to cheer us up, made this book particularly confronting. How could anything ever be funny again after losing someone let alone in these circumstances? And yet he shows no self pity or anger. His grief, the beautiful soul of his mother, the som......more

Goodreads review by Meg on May 19, 2015

Not only is this book an intimate insight into a tragic event and how it effected the family closest but a real eye opener to the choices people can make to keep moving forward following tragedy. Life is not about the situations we face but how we face the situations and Simon's choices are not only......more

Goodreads review by Megan on February 03, 2020

Absolutely loved this book. It’s an amazing insight to what the families have had to go through regarding the 9/11 tragedy all told through the eyes of one of Australia’s best loved comedians who lost his mum that day. Can’t rate it highly enough......more

Goodreads review by David on April 21, 2014

Fantastic, honest book detailing difficult life circumstances, tempered with humour - a real page turner!......more

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